National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
Shine a Light. Speak its name.
September 17, 2024
NPSA Day Receives Congressional Support - Read the complete statement
In order to address the issue of physician suicide, the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD), in collaboration with AAEM, ACEP, ACOEP, EMRA, RSA, RSO, and SAEM have come together to annually dedicate September 17th as National Physician Suicide Awareness (NPSA) Day. Read our Zero Vision Statement
To learn more and receive updates and information as it is released, please see below for more information.
NPSA Feedback Form
If you participated in NPSA we would like to hear from you. Take a moment to complete this short feedback form.
NPSA sign up form
Stay up to date on information, news, and resources.
Organizations who support NPSA Day will have their logo to the bottom of this page. To add your organization's logo, please use this NPSA sign up form.
NPSA Day Starter Kit
Press Release | Logos | Be The One Media Kit | Instructional Videos & more
Well-Being Through Creativity
We are excited to share our "Well-Being Through Creativity" gallery —a collection of inspiring submissions from our community. These contributions, ranging from art and poetry to wellness practices, highlight the creative outlets that help physicians maintain their mental health. We hope these personal expressions provide comfort and inspiration to those who may be struggling.
Physician & Resident Curriculum
Discover a variety of resources to guide you through NPSA Day
Blogs & Additional Resources
Posts from "The Vocal CORD" | Formal Messaging & Other Resources
Suicide Postvention During Residency Resources
This area contains Logistics, Communications, Support should you have an unexpected death.
Thank you to #NPSADay Supporting Organizations:
Supporting organizations only agree to create awareness regarding physician suicide on this day at their discretion. There is no financial commitment or additional new relationship among any of the supporting organizations.
NPSA Day Individual Supporters
